The Short Readings

Reverence to him, the Gracious One, the Worthy One, the Perfect Sambuddha.

A collection of nine short pieces that appears to have been used as handbook for novices. Now forming the first audio book (ebook) of the 5th collection of the teachings (Khuddakanikaya), it contains some of the best known works in the Canon.

About the Author:

Bhikkhu Anandajoti was born near Birmingham in England and spent the better part of his first 35 years there, but is now a resident in the East since 1987, mainly in Sri Lanka, India, and Malaysia. He ordained in the Theravāda tradition in 1995 and received higher ordination the following year. He is currently a resident in Vivekavana Solitude Grove, a remote meditation centre near the top of a mountain in Penang State, Malaysia.